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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
A 1940s-era Senate clash over selling army and navy planes to Britain and France sparks debate on neutrality and potential moves toward compulsory military service. The piece questions government actions, wartime aims, and the public’s duty to resist a policy seen as edging toward war.
German sources report unabated fighting with French resistance as Cherbourg airfields and the Cherbourg port heavily bombed. The Somme advance extends from the English Channel to the Chemin des Dames, while Weygand’s defense is praised as a real problem to the blitz. Germany vows annihilation of France and England as blockades reverse.
Sanford MacNider warned on a radio program that Washington is forming a staff for dictatorial rule and warned the senate to avoid obstructing the administration as fighting equipment sales threaten national defense. He argued the New Deal neared dictatorship, citing broken 1932 promises and a plan for war under a centralized government. He questioned how listeners would like such a dictatorship.
A L Killian, Cedar Rapids businessman active in civic circles for decades, was elected president of the Cornell College Board of Trustees at the semi annual Mount Vernon meeting. Succeeded Dr Frank Cole who resigned. Sutherland Dows named vice president, Charles Hedges secretary, and Douglas Van Meters treasurer. Trustees okayed Pfeiffer hall addition for women and a five year $1 750 000 development plan led by Dr John B Magee.
U S Representative Thomas E. Martin denounces selling arms to Allies as a neutrality breach and a bid to aid foes, while Senator Clyde L. Herring of Iowa supports sales from surplus defense material. Senator Guy M. Gillette avoids direct stance, cautions against actions harming American defense.
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday prohibited nearly all amateur radio broadcasting from portable stations in an effort to curb fifth column activities.
Mrs. L. E. Chehak reports selling a dining room suite advertised Wednesday June 5 in The Gazette Want Ads within two hours of publication. The Walnut 4 piece set is described as in excellent condition and priced at $40. Dial 3-10979.
French military spokesmen report favorable impression for the Allies after three days of heavy fighting on the Somme front. German tanks and air power suffer losses while Weygand’s defense in depth slows gains as Paris braces for possible impact.
Three petitions filed by the State Banking Department in district court list offers totaling 11840 by Ben Summerwill former examiner of Iowa City banks in settlement of demands from the previous year. The Farmers Loan and Trust receivership shows a 10000 offer. Johnson County Savings receivership against Simmons Motor Co and Orville and Mattie Simmons shows a 1000 offer. Bates recommended acceptance in the first case but not in the second.
Production at the Rock Island arsenal will shift to a six day work week starting Saturday Col Norman F Ramsey commandant announced Thursday Nearly five thousand workers in the shops will receive time and a half for the extra eight hour day
Washington officials said on Friday that army arsenals should operate 24 hours a day where feasible to speed munitions production. Major General Charles M. Wesson, chief of ordnance, ordered three eight hour shifts, six days a week with overtime after 40 hours.
A syndicated column rails at Nazism, arguing it provokes fury and mass mobilization, corrupts language and values, and turns symbols of peace into instruments of hate. It contrasts Germany Japan and Russia with provocative questions about meaning and faith amid global turmoil.
Hanford MacNider former national commander of the American Legion and former assistant secretary of war denounces Roosevelt defense program as the stuff of dictatorships. He urges re Americanization and criticizes the national defense advisory commission as unfit. He warns Congress to heed voters and keep U S in control of its fate.
All Italian ships at sea were ordered into neutral ports by Rome. Italo Verrando, New York manager, said sailings were canceled and ships were safe. He indicated the move hinted at war, while several Italian vessels remained in eastern U S ports.
Italy under Mussolini is ordered to prepare for nationwide mass meetings at any time to hear the premier’s decision on war alongside Germany. The directive was issued Thursday night as the country braces for possible mobilization and public rallies.
In Rome hundreds of soldiers guarded the British embassy and the Consulate General as about 10 000 Italians joined ceremonies showing approval of the Maltese nationalist movement.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize sale of surplus military equipment to Allied nations by private firms. The plan would turn back guns, planes, and ammunition to manufacturers for re sale to Britain and France, with planes and other stock already being returned. The move sparks sharp opposition in Congress amid debate over aiding the Allies.
President Roosevelt said at a press conference that he read only the first paragraph of a New York Times editorial urging universal compulsory military training and that he liked it. The editorial argued for a national system of universal training in the interest of self protection.
Nine year old Bob J. suffers illness and malnutrition from a life of scarcity. Doctors say tonsils must be removed and dental work is needed. His father’s long illness strains the family income, with medicines taking a toll. Mrs. J. works to stretch every dollar.
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